Tree planting, Arbor Day celebration planned

Sunday

Oct 27, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Members of the City of Bartlesville Tree Committee will host an autumn tree planting and Arbor Day celebration planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at Oak Park Playground, located on Brentwood between Oak Park Road and Sooner Road.

Members of the City of Bartlesville Tree Committee will host an autumn tree planting and Arbor Day celebration planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at Oak Park Playground, located on Brentwood between Oak Park Road and Sooner Road.

The event is open to the public.

A tree will be planted in conjunction with the dedication of the new playground. The program will start at 10 a.m.

A Shumard oak, donated by PSO, will be planted. Shumard oaks are native to northeastern Oklahoma and do very well here.

The tree planting also will observe the 30th year that Bartlesville has been recognized as a Tree City USA. To be recognized as a Tree City, the city must have a Tree Board, a tree ordinance and spend $2 per capita on trees or tree-related projects as a community. The $2 does not have to be tax dollars but may include donations and work by individuals,
civic groups and local businesses.

Following the tree planting will be the dedication of the new playground by the Oak Park Association. The dedication will also include a bicycle saftety rodeo for kids, Oldies ‘n’ Goodies car show and a free hot dog lunch.

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